BOA – English Lyrics

• By: Megan Thee Stallion

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Megan Thee Stallion's "BOA," a fiery track that exemplifies modern hip-hop's self-confident swagger and clever lyricism. Through this song, you can experience Megan's sharp wordplay and learn how she masterfully blends pop culture references, especially from anime and video games, into her artistry. It's a fantastic way to grasp contemporary English slang and expressions of empowerment, making it special for its bold message and innovative visual storytelling.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bitches /bɪtʃɪz/ B2	noun - offensive term for women
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a point in time
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - currency
hot /hɑːt/ A2	adjective - popular adjective - sexually attractive
shit /ʃɪt/ B2	noun - nonsense, rubbish
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world
chain /tʃeɪn/ A2	noun - a series of connected links
stock /stɒk/ B1	noun - shares of a company
yacht /jɒt/ B1	noun - a sailing or motor boat used for pleasure
shots /ʃɒts/ A2	noun - an attempt to do something
shade /ʃeɪd/ B2	noun - criticism, disrespect
kind /kaɪnd/ A1	adjective - a type or sort
hair /hɛər/ A1	noun - thin threadlike strands that grow from the skin of humans and animals
countin' /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/ A1	verb - to calculate the total number of something
player /ˈpleɪər/ B1	noun - A person who plays games noun - A womanizer, a person who is skilled at the game of dating or seduction.
fetish /ˈfɛtɪʃ/ C1	noun - an object or activity that causes sexual excitement
sexy /ˈsɛksi/ B1	adjective - sexually attractive
diamonds /ˈdaɪməndz/ B1	noun - a precious stone consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance.

Key Grammar Structures

• I **be showin'** my ass, they mad, huh? (Yeah, yeah)

  ➔ Present Continuous for emphasis/habitual action

  ➔ Uses the present continuous tense (**be showin'**) to emphasize that she is consistently showing her ass, which is a habitual action that consistently provokes a reaction.

• Bitches **is** bitter, they thought it was sweet (thought it was sweet)

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement (non-standard, colloquial)

  ➔ The verb "is" is used with a plural subject "bitches", which is grammatically incorrect in standard English but common in certain dialects for emphasis or stylistic choice.

• I **took off on** bitches and left 'em behind

  ➔ Phrasal verb (take off on)

  ➔ The phrasal verb "take off on" is used here. Although not a commonly used phrasal verb, it implies leaving someone/something behind rapidly.

• How do you hate me **if** I'm on your mind?

  ➔ Conditional clause (if-clause)

  ➔ Uses an "if" clause to express a hypothetical situation. The question implies a contradiction: If someone is constantly thinking about her (on her mind), how can they simultaneously hate her?

• Bitches **is** messy, but I'm petty

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement (non-standard, colloquial)

  ➔ Again, uses non-standard subject-verb agreement. The verb "is" is used with plural subject "bitches". This is for emphasis/style.

• I keep it real, I keep it **sexy**

  ➔ Adjective used as a noun (informal)

  ➔ The adjective "sexy" is used like a noun to describe an aspect of her personality or lifestyle.

• Hoes do all of that **typin'**

  ➔ Gerund (-ing form of a verb used as a noun)

  ➔ The gerund "typin'" functions as a noun here, referring to the action of typing.

• If it's fuck me, then we havin' **sex**

  ➔ Noun usage

  ➔ The word "sex" is used as a noun representing the act of sexual intercourse.

• Bitch, your time **up**

  ➔ Phrasal verb particle (up)

  ➔ The particle "up" in "time up" completes the phrasal verb structure implying the end of a time period or a turn.

• From the back, he can tell I'm from Texas (baow)

  ➔ Contraction of "I am"

  ➔ The contraction "I'm" is used for "I am," common in informal speech.